Soal Interaktif Reading Section Paket 2: Persiapan USBK Bahasa Inggris SMA-SMK

Quiz

Choose the best answer for each of the questions below.

1. Read the text below and answer the questions.

   Adele Laurie Blue Adkins was born in Tottenham, England in 1988. She started singing when she was only four. She moved to several cities during her childhood, including Brighton at the age of nine, Brixton at the age of eleven, and finally West Norwood which is the subject of her first single “Hometown Glory”.
   She went to BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology and graduated in 2006. It was the beginning of her career. She made her rule in 2008 after releasing her single “Chasing Pavements”.She received many awards and even got a signed deal with Columbia Records and XL Recordings to break into the US.

   Question:
   Where did she get the inspiration for her first record?
   1.   Brixton
   2.   Tottenham
   3.   West Norwood
   4.   Brighton
2. Read the text below and answer the questions.

   PT. Rajawali Anugerah Resources

   Vacancy: DCCS ADMINISTRATION STAFF

   Job Descriptions:

   1. Handle information check request.
   2. Perform database search
   3. Analyze search result.
   4. Administration and support services.
   5. Communicate and interact with engagement team

   Requirements:

   1. University degree min D3, preferably with minimum 5 years working experiences in relevant area.
   2. Fluent in English – speaking and writing.
   3. Good computer skill – familiar with Microsoft office and computer search engine.
   4. Must be analytical, detailed and systematic.
   5. Good communication and interpersonal skill.
   6. Quick learner and interested in back office job.
   7. Diligence, attentive and responsible.
   8. Ability to work independently and manage multiple task assignments.

   If you are interested, please send your CV and photo to:
   To. rar.database@yahoo.co.id
   Cc. recruitment@rar.co.id
   with the email subject “DCCS ADM”

   Question:
   What is the text about?
   1.   Job description
   2.   Curriculum vitae
   3.   Aplication letter
   4.   Job vacancy
3. Read the text below and answer the questions.

   THE WIEMAR’S SHOP

   ^{Jl. Mangga 98, Probolinggo. Tel. / Fax: (0335) 423834}

   December 12, 2011
   Mr. Hardian Susetya
   Bamboo Art and Handycraft
   Jl. Adi Sutjipto 23
   Yogyakarta

   Dear Sir,

   We are interested in becoming a distributor for your products. Would you please send your latest catalogues and brochures?

   We have a handycraft shop and would like to add your products into our sales offerings. Our annual report is enclosed.

   We look forward to hearing from you soon.

   Sincerely yours,
   Sahnaz Herawati
   Director

   Question:
   What does Sahnaz ask Mr. Hardian to do?
   1.   Enclose the annual report.
   2.   Add products into the sales offerings.
   3.   Send the latest catalogues and brochures.
   4.   To be the distributor for the products.
4. Read the following dialogue and answer the question.
   
   Silvia: "Look at these two shirts. Which one do you think suits me better?"
   Gerard: "I think the blue one will look great on you."
   Silvia: "Hmm, I think you’re right. I’ll try it on."
   
   Question:
   Where does the dialogue most probably take place?
   1.   A grocery store
   2.   A shirt manufacturer
   3.   A laundry shop
   4.   A department store
5. Receptionist: "Good morning. Can I help you, sir?"
   Man: ....
   Receptionist: "I’m really sorry but all rooms have already been reserved."
   1.   Would you like to book a room?
   2.   I want to reserve a single room for tonight.
   3.   Shall we reserve a room for tonight?
   4.   I would like to cancel my reservation.
6. Carla: ".... I’ll have a test tomorrow. I’m trying to study now."
   Sisca: "I’m really sorry. I’ll turn it down right away."
   1.   I think you’d better study now.
   2.   Can you help me?
   3.   Would you turn the radio up?
   4.   Could you turn the music down?
7. Read the following dialogue and answer the question.
   
   Silvia: "Look at these two shirts. Which one do you think suits me better?"
   Gerard: "I think the blue one will look great on you."
   Silvia: "Hmm, I think you’re right. I’ll try it on."
   
   Question:
   What will Silvia do immediately?
   1.   Ask for Gerard's opinion
   2.   Try the blue shirt on
   3.   Choose another color
   4.   Find a better shirt
8. Read the following dialogue and answer the question.
   
   Secretary: "Here’s the report that you asked yesterday."
   Manager: "Ok, thank you. I need it for today’s meeting."
   Secretary: "Is there anything else I could do?"
   Manager: "Yes, please tell Mr. Kusuma to submit his report right away."
   
   Question:
   What might the secretary do after the conversation?
   1.   Arrange the meeting.
   2.   Review her manager's report.
   3.   Submit Mr. Kusuma's report.
   4.   Contact Mr. Kusuma
9. Ani: "This is Ani speaking. Can I help you?"
   Caller: "Can I speak to Ms. Diah, please?"
   Ani: "Sorry, .... Any messages?"
   1.   She’s out now.
   2.   Call her again later.
   3.   Thank you for calling.
   4.   Just a moment, please.
10. Read the text below and answer the questions.

    Adele Laurie Blue Adkins was born in Tottenham, England in 1988. She started singing when she was only four. She moved to several cities during her childhood, including Brighton at the age of nine, Brixton at the age of eleven, and finally West Norwood which is the subject of her first single “Hometown Glory”.
    She went to BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology and graduated in 2006. It was the beginning of her career. She made her rule in 2008 after releasing her single “Chasing Pavements”.She received many awards and even got a signed deal with Columbia Records and XL Recordings to break into the US.

    Question:
    What is the text about?
    1.   The happiness of a British singer.
    2.   The successful story of a British singer.
    3.   The award nomination of the best singer in British.
    4.   The steps to get an International contract deal.
11. Read the text below and answer the questions.

    PT. Rajawali Anugerah Resources

    Vacancy: DCCS ADMINISTRATION STAFF

    Job Descriptions:

    1. Communicate and interact with engagement team
    2. Administration and support services.
    3. Perform database search
    4. Analyze search result.
    5. Handle information check request.

    Requirements:

    1. University degree min D3, preferably with minimum 5 years working experiences in relevant area.
    2. Fluent in English – speaking and writing.
    3. Good computer skill – familiar with Microsoft office and computer search engine.
    4. Must be analytical, detailed and systematic.
    5. Good communication and interpersonal skill.
    6. Quick learner and interested in back office job.
    7. Diligence, attentive and responsible.
    8. Ability to work independently and manage multiple task assignments.

    If you are interested, please send your CV and photo to:
    To. rar.database@yahoo.co.id
    Cc. recruitment@rar.co.id
    with the email subject “DCCS ADM”

    Question:
    What is not required in the vacancy above?
    1.   Experience in administration.
    2.   Having good English skill.
    3.   Skills in detailed computer system.
    4.   Good communication and interpersonal skill.
12. Dea: "Risya told me that her refrigerator is broken."
    Rinda: ".... He is a mechanic."
    1.   Tell her to talk to Jim.
    2.   She should go to the repair shop.
    3.   Oh, poor her. She must be very sad.
    4.   I think she could fix it herself.
13. Read the text below and answer the questions.

    THE WIEMAR’S SHOP

    ^{Jl. Mangga 98, Probolinggo. Tel. / Fax: (0335) 423834}

    December 12, 2011
    Mr. Hardian Susetya
    Bamboo Art and Handycraft
    Jl. Adi Sutjipto 23
    Yogyakarta

    Dear Sir,

    We are interested in becoming a distributor for your products. Would you please send your latest catalogues and brochures?

    We have a handycraft shop and would like to add your products into our sales offerings. Our annual report is enclosed.

    We look forward to hearing from you soon.

    Sincerely yours,
    Sahnaz Herawati
    Director

    Question:
    “... would like to add your products into...”
    What does the word "your" refer to?
    1.   Sahnaz Herawati
    2.   Mr. Hardian Susetya
    3.   The product
    4.   The Wiemar’s Shop
14. Keane: "I always wake up at 4.30 am."
    Sarah: ".... I wake up at 5 o’clock in the morning."
    1.   I wake up at the same time.
    2.   It’s a bit too early for me.
    3.   You wake up later than me.
    4.   I wake up earlier than you.
15. Read the following dialogue and answer the question.
    
    Riska: "Why didn’t you come to Dira's party last week?"
    Sandy: "Well, I had an accident on my way to the party. A car hit me from behind."
    Riska: "Oh. I’m really sorry to hear that. Were you allright?"
    Sandy: "I was fine but my motorcycle was badly damaged."
    Riska: "Thank God nothing serious happened with you."
    Sandy: "Well, if I hadn't been wearing a helmet at that time, things would certainly have been worse."
    
    Question:
    What is the topic of the above conversation?
    1.   How Sandy would come to Dira's party.
    2.   An accident on the way from the party.
    3.   Why Sandy didn't come to a party.
    4.   The plan to attend Dira's party
16. Shanty: "Danu, .... I need to go to Surabaya to attend my cousin’s wedding party."
    Danu: "Sure. I’m not going anywhere tomorrow but don’t forget to fill up the tank."
    Shanty: "Don’t worry. Thank you very much. I appreciate it."
    1.   Would you like to go with me tomorrow?
    2.   Do you mind if I go with you tomorrow?
    3.   Will you accompany me tomorrow?
    4.   Will it be possible for me to borrow your car tomorrow?
17. Dona: "I think we should contribute a minimum of five thousand rupiahs to
    the flood victims."
    Amir: "..... They absolutely need our help."
    Dona: "Great. I’ll tell the others."
    1.   I agree with you in principle but don’t you think it’s too much.
    2.   I think other people will help them.
    3.   I couldn’t agree more.
    4.   I’m afraid I don’t agree with you.
18. Read the following dialogue and answer the question.
    
    Riska: "Why didn’t you come to Dira's party last week?"
    Sandy: "Well, I had an accident on my way to the party. A car hit me from behind."
    Riska: "Oh. I’m really sorry to hear that. Were you allright?"
    Sandy: "I was fine but my motorcycle was badly damaged."
    Riska: "Thank God nothing serious happened with you."
    Sandy: "Well, if I hadn't been wearing a helmet at that time, things would certainly have been worse."
    
    Question:
    The dialogue tells us that ....
    1.   Sandy had actually planned to attend Dira's party.
    2.   The accident happened due to Sandy's carelessness.
    3.   Sandy was actually not invited to Dira's party.
    4.   Riska thought Sandy was not serious about his accident.
19. Brian: "I’m in a rush. I only have 15 minutes to prepare or I’ll miss the train."
    Wildan: "You should have packed them all yesterday."
    Brian: "I had many things to do and I was very tired last night. If I had had more free time, ...."
    1.   I would like you to help me.
    2.   I would have done it yesterday.
    3.   I will prepare everything earlier.
    4.   I would be packing things up early.
20. Dewi: "You look so pale. Are you okay?"
    Marni: "Well, I haven’t had breakfast. There have been so many things to do this morning."
    Dewi: "It’s almost lunch time. Pay more attention to your health. ...."
    1.   You’d better find another job
    2.   You have to finish your job now.
    3.   You should get something to eat.
    4.   You ought to tell your boss to eat.
21. Read the text below and answer the questions.

    How to Make Meatballs

    What you need for the ingredients
    

    • 1 kilo of very fine minced meat (preferably beef)
    • 2 eggs
    • 300 grams of tapioca-flour
    • 4-8 cloves of garlic
    • 1 red onion
    • 1 teaspoon of white pepper
    • 2 teaspoons of salt

    The steps to make meatballs
    These steps are instruction on how to make meatballs, just meatball, the soup is made separately.

    • First of all, mix garlic, red onion, salt, and white pepper in a mortar or mixer.
    • Second step, mix the spice-mixture with the eggs, the tapioca-flour and the minced meat.
    • After that, use your fingers, add a cup of water, and keep on working until the mixture feels soft and smooth.
    • Then, boil some water in a rather large pot, at least about 2 liters.
    • Next step, start rolling the mixture into small meatballs.
    • Finally, lower the meatballs into the boiling water. When they float up to the surface, the meatballs are ready to serve.

    Question"
    “When they float up to the surface ....”
    The word "they" refers to ....
    1.   Meatballs
    2.   Ingredients
    3.   Water
    4.   Mixture
22. Read the following dialogue and answer the question.
    
    Dadang: "Do you plan to go to your hometown this holiday?"
    Tya: "Well, I don’t know. Ticket fares are very expensive today."
    Dadang: "I would drive if I were you."
    Tya: "It's quite tiring, but I'll think about it.
    
    Question:
    What will Tya do about Dadang's suggestion?
    1.   She will consider it.
    2.   She thinks Dadang should drive.
    3.   She will buy some tickets.
    4.   She will do what Dadang says.
23. Read the following dialogue and answer the question.
    
    Dadang: "Do you plan to go to your hometown this holiday?"
    Tya: "Well, I don’t know. Ticket fares are very expensive today."
    Dadang: "I would drive if I were you."
    Tya: "It's quite tiring, but I'll think about it.
    
    Question:
    What is the conversation about?
    1.   Tya's hometown.
    2.   Ticket fares.
    3.   Driving home.
    4.   Tya's plan.
24. Teacher: "We will have a long holiday next week. What are you planning to do, Class?"
    Beni: ".... I’m so excited."
    Salsa: "I will go to Jakarta visiting my sister. It’s going to be a lot of fun."
    1.   I went to Jogjakarta with my family.
    2.   I am going to visit Jatim Park 2.
    3.   I would attend a summer camp in Batu.
    4.   I have gone to Bali twice.
25. Maya: "Lucky, I need my book for next week’s presentation."
    Lucky: "Oh, I have finished it, but I don’t bring it now. .... Is that OK?"
    Maya: "No problem. See you tomorrow."
    1.   I will finish it soon.
    2.   I’m still reading it.
    3.   I’ll bring it tomorrow.
    4.   I also need it to do my homework.
26. Hanna: "Why didn’t you come to the English class yesterday?"
    Ryan: "...."
    Hanna: "You should have a doctor’s letter for permission."
    1.   I have been sick.
    2.   I feel sick.
    3.   I was sick.
    4.   I'll see the doctor.
27. Liza: "I’m not feeling very well."
    Danny: "You should see the doctor soon."
    Liza: ".... My dad will take me to the doctor this evening."
    1.   That’s very kind of you.
    2.   You’re right.
    3.   Well, I’m not sure.
    4.   No, I can’t.
28. Read the text below and answer the questions.

    How to Make Meatballs

    What you need for the ingredients
    

    • 1 kilo of very fine minced meat (preferably beef)
    • 2 eggs
    • 300 grams of tapioca-flour
    • 4-8 cloves of garlic
    • 1 red onion
    • 1 teaspoon of white pepper
    • 2 teaspoons of salt

    The steps to make meatballs
    These steps are instruction on how to make meatballs, just meatball, the soup is made separately.

    • First of all, mix garlic, red onion, salt, and white pepper in a mortar or mixer.
    • Second step, mix the spice-mixture with the eggs, the tapioca-flour and the minced meat.
    • After that, use your fingers, add a cup of water, and keep on working until the mixture feels soft and smooth.
    • Then, boil some water in a rather large pot, at least about 2 liters.
    • Next step, start rolling the mixture into small meatballs.
    • Finally, lower the meatballs into the boiling water. When they float up to the surface, the meatballs are ready to serve.

    Question"
    These words have the closest meaning to “minced”, EXCEPT...
    1.   Chopped
    2.   Torn
    3.   Sliced
    4.   Cut
29. Read the text below and answer the questions.

    THE WIEMAR’S SHOP

    ^{Jl. Mangga 98, Probolinggo. Tel. / Fax: (0335) 423834}

    December 12, 2011
    Mr. Hardian Susetya
    Bamboo Art and Handycraft
    Jl. Adi Sutjipto 23
    Yogyakarta

    Dear Sir,

    We are interested in becoming a distributor for your products. Would you please send your latest catalogues and brochures?

    We have a handycraft shop and would like to add your products into our sales offerings. Our annual report is enclosed.

    We look forward to hearing from you soon.

    Sincerely yours,
    Sahnaz Herawati
    Director

    Question:
    What does the Wiemar’s Shop sell?
    1.   Handycraft products
    2.   Grocery
    3.   Bamboo products
    4.   Electronics
30. Woman: "How can I get to the nearest ATM?"
    Man: ".... You will find it easily, in front of a convenient store.."
    Woman: "OK. Thank you very much."
    1.   It’s not far from my house.
    2.   Sorry, I don’t live here.
    3.   Just go ahead and turn left.
    4.   The bookshop has an ATM machine.
31. Read the following dialogue and answer the question.
    
    Secretary: "Here’s the report that you asked yesterday."
    Manager: "Ok, thank you. I need it for today’s meeting."
    Secretary: "Is there anything else I could do?"
    Manager: "Yes, please tell Mr. Kusuma to submit his report right away."
    
    Question:
    From the above conversation, we can conclude that ....
    1.   The secretary has finished Mr. Kusuma's report.
    2.   They are going to have a meeting soon.
    3.   Mr. Kusuma has submitted his report.
    4.   They had another meeting yesterday.
32. Read the following dialogue and answer the question.
    
    Riska: "Why didn’t you come to Dira's party last week?"
    Sandy: "Well, I had an accident on my way to the party. A car hit me from behind."
    Riska: "Oh. I’m really sorry to hear that. Were you allright?"
    Sandy: "I was fine but my motorcycle was badly damaged."
    Riska: "Thank God nothing serious happened with you."
    Sandy: "Well, if I hadn't been wearing a helmet at that time, things would certainly have been worse."
    
    Question:
    Sandy's sentence "If I hadn't been wearing a helmet at that time, things would certainly have been worse" implies that ....
    1.   Sandy thought he was lucky to wear a helmet when the accident happened.
    2.   Sandy admitted he was not wearing a helmet when the accident happened.
    3.   Sandy regretted worse things that had happened because of his helmet.
    4.   Sandy said that things always got worse when he was not wearing a helmet.
33. Read the following dialogue and answer the question.
    
    Dadang: "Do you plan to go to your hometown this holiday?"
    Tya: "Well, I don’t know. Ticket fares are very expensive today."
    Dadang: "I would drive if I were you."
    Tya: "It's quite tiring, but I'll think about it.
    
    Question:
    From the above conversation, we know that ....
    1.   Tya has decided to buy her ticket although it's expensive.
    2.   Dadang suggested that Tya drive with him next holiday.
    3.   Tya still doesn't know how much ticket fares will cost.
    4.   Tya hasn't made up her mind about her holiday.
34. Sam: "Dyta, would you come to a reunion with our Junior High School friends in Gudang Ngopi Cafe next Sunday."
    Dyta: "Sure, .... What time will it be?"
    Sam: "4 p.m. Make sure you won’t be late."
    1.   I have a lot of work to do.
    2.   I don’t think so.
    3.   I’d love to.
    4.   I had to do something.
35. Read the text below and answer the questions.

    How to Make Meatballs

    What you need for the ingredients
    

    • 1 kilo of very fine minced meat (preferably beef)
    • 2 eggs
    • 300 grams of tapioca-flour
    • 4-8 cloves of garlic
    • 1 red onion
    • 1 teaspoon of white pepper
    • 2 teaspoons of salt

    The steps to make meatballs
    These steps are instruction on how to make meatballs, just meatball, the soup is made separately.

    • First of all, mix garlic, red onion, salt, and white pepper in a mortar or mixer.
    • Second step, mix the spice-mixture with the eggs, the tapioca-flour and the minced meat.
    • After that, use your fingers, add a cup of water, and keep on working until the mixture feels soft and smooth.
    • Then, boil some water in a rather large pot, at least about 2 liters.
    • Next step, start rolling the mixture into small meatballs.
    • Finally, lower the meatballs into the boiling water. When they float up to the surface, the meatballs are ready to serve.

    Question"
    Which of the statement is true according to the text?
    1.   Serve the meatball after you make it into small balls.
    2.   Mix all the ingredients at once in a mixer.
    3.   Soften the mixture before rolling it into small meatballs.
    4.   Add boiled water after mixing all the ingredients.

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